Duke Ellington Ballroom
The Duke Ellington Ballroom is a great place to hold receptions or conferences and is adaptable to all occasions. .
To reserve a room, call 815-753-1744.
Capacity Limits
Theater/Auditorium (Chairs in rows) - Seating for 1800 Guests
School Room/Class Room Style - Seating for 800 Guests
Crecent-Round Style - Seating for 50 Guests
Banquet Style (Rounds) - Seating for 720 Guests
Banquet Style (Rectangular) - Seating for 1000 Guests
Banquet Style w/ Dance Floor - Seating for 480 Guests
Reception/Refreshment Style - 600-700 Guests
Exhibit/Vendors Style - 60-110 Booths
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Ballroom Layout | 1024 seats 64 seats per row 18 rows |
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Ballroom Reception | 16 Round tables w/ 8 chairs 11 cocktail rounds 8-8' tables |
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Dinner Layout | 21 round tables w/ 8 chairs 2-8' tables and 1-6' table 2-6' tables for drinks 2-6' tables for desserts 1-6' & 1-8' table for DJ 1- round table for hor devours 1-6' table w/ 2 chairs 2-card tables w/ 1 chair 2-6' half tables 4-cocktail rounds |
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Presentation Layout | 1,556 chairs and rows to capacity 18 rows |
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Awards Banquet | 48-round tables w/ 8 chairs 2 round tables 5- round tables for desserts and beverages 2-8' tables and 1-round under canopy 4-6' tables w/2 chairs In addition the Capital Room is included 6-8' tables and 3-6' tables for buffet |
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Admission Banquet |